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The Return of the Ark

In this message, as we continue our six-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “The Ark of the Covenant,” we are given a vivid reminder that God’s children are held to a much higher standard than are those who do not know Him.

The Philistines’ Plan

In this message, as we continue our six-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “The Ark of the Covenant,” we see the foolishness of the worship of any god or anything other than the one true God. And we also see a sort of “second Exodus,” reminding Israel of God’s power and glory.

The Ark of Philistia

In this message, as we continue our six-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “The Ark of the Covenant,” we are reminded of a truth that those who reject God will learn, sooner or later – God is the only true God, and He is always in control.

Where is the Glory?

In this message, as we continue our six-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “The Ark of the Covenant,” we finally see God’s judgment fall on the high priest, Eli, and his family. But we also are challenged to determine what we value in life. Are we living for the glory of God or for our own good?

The Capture of the Ark

In this message, we launch a new series in our study of the book of I Samuel, entitled, “The Ark of the Covenant.” As a nation, Israel has taken God for granted – and now He begins to move to discipline them, but His discipline, then and now, is intended to lead them to repentance and revival.

Samuel’s Ministry

In this message, we conclude our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call.” Samuel models a truism about God’s Word that still resonates today – God only gives a message in order for it to be shared. What kind of stewards are we of God’s truth?

Samuel’s Message

In this message, as we continue our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” we finally come to a familiar text – Samuel’s childhood summons to ministry by God. But his call is best understood in light of God’s silence to the rest of Israel – why would God speak when He is ignored?

The Priests’ Warning

In this message, as we continue our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” we encounter the first prophet in several generations in Israel – and he arrives to issue God’s message of judgment on Israel’s wicked priests.

The Priests’ Wickedness

In this message, as we continue our sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” we get a lesson in parenting as we consider the wickedness of Eli’s sons, Hophni and Phineas, and the servanthood of little Samuel. We’re also reminded that merely growing up “around church” is no guarantee of spiritual success.

Hannah’s Song

In this message, we continue our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” and we study what is often called, “Hannah’s Song.” It’s incredibly personal and rich theologically, of course, but it is also pivotal in the book of I Samuel and the plan of God for all nations.

Hannah’s Son

In this message, we continue our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” and we move into the birth narrative of Samuel. Throughout Scripture, the birth of a child often marks a pivotal point in a people’s history – certainly reminding us, if just on a universal level, that children are a blessing. But, for Israel, Samuel’s birth was much, much more.

Hannah’s Supplication

In this message, we continue our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” and we study the first prayer from a woman quoted in God’s Word. We vividly see her heartbreak, her desire, and her incredible faith, so that we should be better equipped to invite God into our own sorrows.

Hannah’s Sorrow

In this message, we continue our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” and we draw closer to the suffering and heartache of Hannah. Her life shows us a vivid picture that God is alive and well even in the worst of our brokenness.

Hannah’s Spouse

In this message, we begin a new sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call.” But, before we meet the prophet Samuel, we are presented with a sobering portrait of the broken culture of Israel at the time in the life of Hannah – easily tying this book to the wisdom we studied in Titus. History does have a tendency to repeat itself.

Final Instructions

In this message, as we conclude our sermon series in the book of Titus, “Being Christ’s Church in a Broken Culture,” we’re reminded again of the human agents God used to deliver His Word – we eavesdrop on some parting admonitions and personal greetings from the Apostle Paul.

People Problems

In this message, we continue our sermon series in the book of Titus, “Being Christ’s Church in a Broken Culture,” and we come to the summary command of the book: another call to the pursuit of good works in service of our gracious God.

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A Final Warning

A Final Warning

In this message, we conclude our series on “The Call for a King,” and we read Samuel’s faithful, final warning to the nation about the dangers of their monarchy, a warning which falls on deaf ears.

Samuel’s Farewell Address

Samuel’s Farewell Address

In this message, we study what we’re calling the farewell address of Samuel. His ministry is fading in light of Saul’s ascension to the kingship – but the nation still needs to heed the wisdom of his words.